Belt-suspended holster for caulking gun

Abstract

A holster for a caulking gun is supported from the belt of a user by a suspension configuration at an end of the holster. The opposite end of the holster is provided with a nose plate for receiving the applicator tip of the caulking gun. The holster is further provided with a clasp to retain the caulking gun. Further, the holster may support a cutting element and wire element for use in opening the caulking gun.

What I claim as my invention is: 
     
       1. A holster for a caulking gun having an applicator tip associated therewith, comprising: a. an elongated strap member having a first end and a second end, and having mounted thereon: 1. belt suspension means at said first end thereof for suspending a caulking gun holster from a belt;   2. a nose plate at said second end thereof for receiving an applicator tip associated with a caulking gun; and   3. a clasp located between said belt suspension means and said nose plate for retaining a caulking gun.     
     
     
       2. The holster of claim 1, wherein said elongated strap member comprises two segments, pivotally hinged to each other. 
     
     
       3. the holster of claim 2, wherein said two segments are pivotally hinged intermediate said belt suspension means and said clasp. 
     
     
       4. The holster of claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said elongated strap member has mounted thereon retainer means for retaining said gun thereby, intermediate said clasp and said nose plate adapted for retaining a caulking gun. 
     
     
       5. The holster of claim 1, 2 or 3 having therein first holder means for holding a blade. 
     
     
       6. The holster of claim 5, wherein said first holder means is a cavity in said elongated strap member. 
     
     
       7. The holster of claim 5, wherein said first holder means is a receptacle affixed to said elongated strap member. 
     
     
       8. The holster of claim 1, 2 or 3 having thereon second holder means for holding a length of wire having an end thereon. 
     
     
       9. The holster of claim 8, wherein said second holder means includes an aperture having an edge in said elongated strap member, said length of wire includes hook means fabricated on said end, said hook means being inserted in said aperture and engaging said edge thereof. 
     
     
       10. The holster of claim 8, wherein said second holder means includes flap means affixed to said elongated strap member and having a first fastener means thereon, said elongated member having a second fastener means thereon, said length of wire having a loop in said end thereof for placing over said flap means, and said first fastener means thereafter being engaged with said second fastener means. 
     
     
       11. A caulking gun holster, comprising: a. an elongated strap member having a first end and a second end, and having mounted thereon: 1. a belt suspension means at said first end thereof for suspending a caulking gun holster from a belt;   2. a nose plate at said second end thereof; and   3. a clasp located between said suspension means and said nose plate;     b. said elongated member including: 1. first holder means for holding a blade; and   2. second holder means for holding a length of wire;   3. a retainer for fastening a caulking gun thereto; and     c. said elongated member being divided into two segments pivotally movable with respect to each other.   
     
     
       12. The holster of claim 11, wherein said two segments are pivoted intermediate said suspension means and said clasp. 
     
     
       13. The holster of claim 11, wherein said caulking gun has an applicator tip associated therewith, and said nose plate includes a circumferential rim and a receptacle for receiving said applicator tip therein. 
     
     
       14. The holster of claim 11, wherein said first holder means includes a cavity in said elongated strap member. 
     
     
       15. The holster of claim 13, wherein said first holder means is a receptacle affixed to said elongated strap member. 
     
     
       16. The holster of claim 14 or 15, wherein said second holder means includes an aperture having an edge in said elongated member for holding said length of wire, and said length of wire having an end thereon, and including a hook fabricated in said end thereof, said hook being inserted in said aperture and engaging said edge thereof. 
     
     
       17. The holster of claim 14 or 15, wherein said second holder means includes a flap affixed to said elongated member and having a first fastener thereon, said elongated member having a second fastener thereon, said length of wire having an end thereon with a loop fabricated therein for placing over said flap, and said first fastener thereafter being engaged with said second fastener.